Vegan Gingerbread Loaf: A Holiday Delight with Cozy Spices

Embrace the festive spirit with this delightful Vegan Gingerbread Loaf, a must-have treat for the holiday season. This loaf is a fusion of traditional gingerbread flavors and healthy baking. It’s ultra fluffy, packed with cozy spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger, and topped with a luscious coconut drizzle. Made with white wheat flour, overripe bananas, flax eggs, and sweetened with maple syrup and molasses, this gingerbread loaf is not only vegan and dairy-free but also refined sugar-free. The result is a moist, flavorful, and perfectly spiced gingerbread loaf that’s sure to be a hit with everyone.

Why You’ll Love This: If you enjoy the warm and inviting flavors of gingerbread, this vegan loaf offers a healthier way to indulge in the holiday favorite. It’s easy to make, smells wonderful while baking, and the coconut drizzle adds a touch of sweetness and elegance.

Perfect Occasion: This Vegan Gingerbread Loaf is perfect for holiday gatherings, as a special treat with your afternoon tea, or as a festive breakfast option. It’s also a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and family during the holiday season.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups white wheat flour
• 1 cup overripe mashed bananas
• 2 flax eggs (substitute with regular eggs if not vegan)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3 tbsp molasses
• 1/3 cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix in all the wet ingredients.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
5. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Top with melted coconut butter or your glaze of choice.
7. Slice and serve.

Enjoy this Vegan Gingerbread Loaf, a delightful treat that brings the warm and cozy flavors of gingerbread in a healthier, vegan-friendly form, perfect for celebrating the holiday season!